SLAAI Outreach Coordinator

Description

South LA All In (SLAAI) is a seven-year initiative to address longstanding inequities in South Los Angeles – with a focus on underserved areas east of the 110-freeway. South LA All In will strengthen the community’s economic recovery from COVID-19 while positioning residents and businesses to benefit economically from major events and development in Los Angeles leading to the 2028 Olympics.

Under the direction of the Community Engagement Manager, the SLAAI Outreach Coordinator will play a key role in creating a meaningful and intentional community engagement strategy to support CRCD’s comprehensive approach to community development. The Coordinator will lead the coordination and facilitation of a wide range of community engagement and outreach efforts to support the South LA All In: Good Jobs, Healthy Communities initiative, including: collaborative meetings, community surveys, listening sessions, focus groups, resource fairs, neighborhood meetings, symposiums, conferences and capacity building workshops.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Outreach, partner & collaborate with key strategic community organizations, stakeholders, local groups, and the faith-based community in South Los Angeles.
• Coordinate the implementation of a Resident Advisory Committee.
• Coordinate Regional Collaborative meetings across various sectors with CBO partners, government agencies, funders, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate & facilitate workshops, events, focus groups, and symposiums.
• Lead the design and implementation of a comprehensive, community resource database.
• Organize, attend, and present at relevant city, county, and government agencies, community, and neighborhood group meetings.
• Attend key meetings to inform strategy and brief CRCD Leadership on matters of public interest and concern, as needed.
• Provide support to 4-6 Community Engagement Specialist AmeriCorps VISTAs and SLAAI street team.
• Support recruitment & enrollment of AmeriCorp VISTAs and SLAAI street team.
• Support facilitation of weekly trainings to AmeriCorp VISTAs and SLAAI street team.
• Establish contact list of collaborators, partners, and community leaders in South Los Angeles.
• Assist with the preparation of various reports, data, and statistical information.
• Coordinate with Marketing & Communications team to coordinate community events.
• Uphold CRCD’s Mission Statement and 5 Year Strategic Plan.

Requirements

• 3-5 years relevant experience.
• Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills.
• Comfortability working in South LA, engaging with a diverse range of community members, organizations, public officials, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of community resources and familiarity of South Los Angeles.
• Reliable, flexible team player who works well with minimal supervision, who has a good work ethic, and an ability to set and maintain personal boundaries.
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, and to meet deadlines.
• Access to reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and car insurance as required by law.
• Independent self-starter with strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in facilitating group workshops.
• Experience in planning, organizing, coordinating events.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• On occasion walk or drive to different local sites throughout the day.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, and occasionally lift or carry up to 35 lbs.
• Combination of field and office environment.
• May necessitate working in busy and loud environments.
• May be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise, and odor.
• Work regularly in a community that is exposed to gang activity, substance use, homelessness, and high unemployment rates.
• This is not a work-from-home position.

SALARY RANGE

$55,000 - $60,000

BENEFITS

CRCD is in the top 10% for excellent benefits for non-profits with an array of benefits available including:

• 14 Paid Holidays
• On-Demand training memberships to bolster professional development
• Dental/Vision/ 85% employer-paid & 40% dependent paid Medical Insurance
• 401k eligibility from day one & up to 3% matching after one year
• 529 Educational Savings Plan from Principle
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Accident & Hospital Indemnity
• Whole life insurance with cash benefits
• Identity Theft Protection and Legal Services
• Discount pet insurance through ASPCA
• Generous work/life balance

All candidates are subject to a criminal history check and meet CRCD’s criteria regarding criminal history and must pass background check conducted by LA County. CRCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or the Equal Employment Opportunity for the position (s) to the EEO/ADA Coordinator. EEO/ADA Coordinator contact: Stacey Cabling (213) 743-6193.